Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Mrs. Betty L. Masotti, 80, of Hermitage passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2014 in the Northview Estates. Mrs. Masotti was born on April 6, 1936 in McDonald, Pa to the late Arthur and Esther Wilson Blair. She had worked at the Ellwood City Hospital as a surgical Nurse for many years. Betty later worked as a manager at Sears Optical in Hermitage for several years. She is affiliated with the Notre Dame Catholic Church in Hermitage. Betty enjoyed playing tennis, cooking, and mainly spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Larry J. Masotti whom she…

Mrs. Ann Bucci, 86, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2016 in the Ellwood City Hospital. Mrs. Bucci was born on May 7, 1930 in Edinburg, Pa to the late John and Jennie Minutillo Fusco. She had attended Union High School. Ann is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish and the Holy Redeemer Christin Mothers. She was a wonderful homemaker, a great cook, and enjoyed doing crafts. Mrs. Bucci is survived by her daughters, Carmella (Michael) Delph of Ellwood City, Tonni Ann (William) Mikler of Scottsdale, Az, and Gloria (Randy) Archer of Mesa, AZ, her grandchildren,…

Mrs. Hazel J. LaRitz, 81, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016 in the Allegheny General Hospital. Mrs. LaRitz was born on August 11, 1935 in Ellwood City to the late Leamond L. and Esther A. LeFever Black. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1954 and the First Church of God in Franklin Twp.. Hazel had worked at the Green and Shears Bakery, Pettibon’s Dairy, Keller’s, and Health City all in Ellwood City. She is survived by her husband of 59 years John J.LaRitz whom she married on October 26, 1957, her…

Mr. Edward R. “Eddie” Bookamer, 59, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away on Monday, November 28, 2016 in the VNA Hospice. Mr. Bookamer was born on January 22, 1957 in Ellwood City to the late Edward V. and Martha N. Rugh Bookamer. He is a member of the Riverside High School class of 1975. Eddie had worked at Mayer China in Beaver Falls, and most recently at Veka in Fombell for 23 years. He loved the Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers, and fishing along the Connoquenessing Creek. Eddie is survived by his wife, Cheryl Campbell Bookamer whom he married on June…

Mr. Wilfred O. Greco, 85, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, October 24, 2016 at the Grove in Harmony.Mr. Greco was born on July 8, 1931 in New Brighton to the late Domenic and Eleanor Greco. Wilfred had worked for the U.S. Steel Mill in Chicago as a foreman for many years. After returning to Ellwood City he worked at the Giant Eagle in Franklin Twp. as a bagger for several years. A craftsman, he enjoyed woodworking. Wilfred also enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, and fixing things around his home. Mr. Greco is survived by his loving companion, Hildegard Rough…